Responsibilities: Builds relationships with Congressional staff, Congressional members and executive branch officials, associations, industry partners, nonprofits, and other third-parties to promote and build support for NSI's mission and policy expertise through both regular in person and virtual meetings and engagements, both informal and formal; Independently represents NSI before Congressional and executive branch officials and staff in briefings and in other settings, as well as in front of industry and nonprofit partners; Works with NSI leadership to identify and develop organizational policy priorities, including assessing organizational resources and the needs and interests of the policy field; Manages the development and execution of programs, including private briefings, and off-the-record and public events that advance NSI's mission, as well as work with NSI staff to ensure successful marketing and communications efforts; Creates, develops, and disseminates policy materials, as well as brainstorms new forms of written materials, to policymaking and public audiences; Leads and coordinates NSI expert participation and engagement in NSI policy programming, including managing whiteboarding sessions, expert briefings, and external policy programming efforts; Manages program and project budget and coordinates other necessary administrative support; Interacts with NSI leadership and staff, as well as media, the general public, and government officials to plan and coordinate activities; Supports NSI team in all aspects of NSI's work; Assists with research, writing, and publishing NSI research and advocacy papers, as well as media pieces and other written materials; and. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Considerable policy experience (typically 3+ years); Strong database experience; Knowledge of national security policy and familiarity with defense, intelligence, or cyber policy communities; Demonstrated, advanced skill in written and oral communication; Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite; Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to independently juggle multiple tasks and priorities effectively; Ability to interact effectively and respectfully with persons at all levels, including senior government, industry, and academic officials, in a professional manner and in different settings; and.